used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
ANNETTE
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From this reading ANNETTE DECLINES TO PLAY TENNIS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
Averil
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From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
DECLINESnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading ANNETTE DECLINES TO PLAY TENNIS.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
set up or found
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
Lottie
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From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ANNETTE DECLINES TO PLAY TENNIS.
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Lottie was learning to chatter in French, and Annette found her a most intelligent pupil.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
on the contrary
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
not in physical motion
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
TENNISnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading ANNETTE DECLINES TO PLAY TENNIS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was plenty of time now for the music lessons and practicing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANNETTE DECLINES TO PLAY TENNIS.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
work-room
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From this reading The new work-room was finished, and looked very comfortable; and Fairy Order, as Lottie still called her, was quite in her element.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Averil was rather quiet and subdued the next day or two, but as usual she battled bravely with her depression, and tried not to damp the enjoyment of her two young companions.
